Ashiya Establishes Disaster Relief Headquarters to Support Kumamoto Earthquake Victims
Ashiya City has established a disaster relief task force following the July 28 magnitude-7 earthquake centered in Kumamoto Prefecture.
災害芦屋市
災害
イベントFree Summer Stargazing Event at Ashiya Civic Center on Saturday August 22
A Summer Stargazing Event will be held at Ashiya Civic Center near JR Ashiya Station on August 22, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
芦屋の話題Ashiya Bus Fare Subsidy for Residents 70 and Older to Be Revised in October with Some Paying More on Select Hankyu Bus and Minato Kanko Bus Routes
Ashiya City’s bus fare subsidy for seniors will change on October 1, 2026. Residents aged 70 or older and their families should check the details.
イベントAshiya Municipal Yamate Elementary School to Hold an Overnight Emergency Shelter Drill
A two-day emergency shelter overnight drill will be held at Ashiya Municipal Yamate Elementary School on August 19–20. Participants can experience realistic shelter conditions by preparing emergency food and setting up partitions.
芦屋の話題Usage Fees for Various Facilities in Ashiya to Increase from July 1
Usage fees for nearly all of Ashiya City’s public facilities—including gyms, community centers, swimming pools, and bicycle parking—are set to increase from July 1.
芦屋の話題Temporary Measures for Unavailable Ashiya City-Designated Garbage Bags Extended Through September 30
The temporary garbage disposal measures introduced due to a shortage of Ashiya City’s designated garbage bags have been extended until September 30, 2026.
イベントBook and Used Clothing Swap Near Hanshin Ashiya Station on June 24 (Wed)
A book and used clothing swap will be held at the Ashiya City Kōmitsu Branch Office near Hanshin Ashiya Station on June 24.
芦屋の話題Ashiya City’s Ashiya Onsen in Kurekawacho May Be Closing With a Private Operator Possibly Building a New Facility
Ashiya City’s “Ashiya Onsen” in Kurekawa-cho may close at the end of this fiscal year due to ongoing deficits and repair needs.
芦屋の話題A Ginkgo Sapling from the Osaka Kansai Expo Is Being Planted in Ashiya
Seedlings from a ginkgo tree planted at last year’s Osaka-Kansai Expo will apparently be planted in Ashiya.
芦屋の話題Basic water fees waived from June for four months
Ashiya City will waive basic water and sewerage fees for four months, from June to September 2026, using government support funds for rising prices.
